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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shu, Anesthesiologist in Calhoun, GA?
Dr. Joel Shu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Calhoun, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Shu completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Crozer-Chester Med Ctr, Transitional Year. Dr. Shu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shu’s office.
Where did Dr. Shu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Crozer-Chester Med Ctr, Transitional Year
Is Dr. Shu board certified in Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Shu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Shu speak?
Dr. Shu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shu treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Which procedures does Dr. Shu perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joel Shu may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shu's office.
Does Dr. Shu accept my insurance?
Dr. Shu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shu accept in Calhoun, GA?
Dr. Shu in Calhoun, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shu's office located?
What is Dr. Shu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750494837.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shu
What is Dr. Joel Shu's specialty?
Dr. Shu is a Anesthesiologist near Calhoun, GA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Shu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joel Shu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shu is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon, Emory Johns Creek Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Joel Shu accepting new patients in Calhoun, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Shu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Shu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Shu?
Please contact Dr. Shu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Shu have?
Dr. Joel Shu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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